Shatta Movement apologizes to the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled

The manager of Shatta Wale, Samuel Atuobi Baah, signed a letter to the GSPD stating that the "Melisa" hitmaker had no intention of mocking or disparaging people with disabilities.

The well-known Sammy Flex stated that his artist merely wished to highlight Stonebwoy's obligation to behave properly and with respect for others.

“We understand that the wording of the statement may have been insensitive and we acknowledge the concerns raised.

"It was not our intention to cause any harm, and we value and respect the contributions and rights of individuals with disabilities in our society,” he wrote.

Sammy Flex said the Shatta Movement is committed to promoting inclusivity and understanding.

“...we will strive to be more mindful of our words and actions in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding,” he added.

Stonebwoy was targeted by Shatta Wale at the Fadama Sallah Fest for not showing up for the much awaited Sallahfest event.

A week later, though, the GSPD denounced Shatta Wale's acts, calling them reckless and maybe dangerous for the psychological well-being of the community of people with physical disabilities.

In response to his remarks, the GSPD said in a press release that they had "seen a video circulating on social media where Shatta Wale mocks Stonebouy with his disability."

Among other derogatory remarks, Shatta Wale remarked in the video, "You are a disabled person; don't try to fight an able person because you are a bad person, which is why God made you a disabled person."

“By this statement, he is trying to say all persons with disabilities are bad that is why God has made us who we are. This primitive statement should not have come from a high-profile personality like Shata Wale,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the GSPD in a new press release has acknowledged the apology from Shatta Wale and his team.

“We accept the apology and appreciate their commitment to promoting inclusivity as there is a need for all of us to work together and create a more inclusive environment for all, regardless of disabilities.”

“We would also like to use this opportunity to thank all members of the disability community for their patience and all stakeholders for their support. Let us be mindful of the reality that disability can be anyone's lot anytime,” they noted.